bulltoad
- noun
- /ˈbʊlˌtoʊd/
- US
:
sapo de caña
- The bulltoad is often found near water sources.
Examples
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The children were fascinated by the huge bulltoad in the garden.
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As the sun set, the bulltoad began its deep croaking, announcing its presence to the night.
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A bulltoad can often be found near ponds during the rainy season.
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Local farmers warned us about the poisonous skin of the bulltoad.
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Many people dislike the bulltoad due to its appearance.
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The large bulltoad sat quietly by the pond, blending in with the lily pads.
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While hiking, we spotted a bulltoad resting on a rock, its skin glistening in the afternoon light.
Synonyms
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A small animal like a frog with a thick body and dry, bumpy skin
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A large toad with bumpy skin from Central America often called the cane toad
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bulltoad joins bull (a large male cow) and toad, so it pictures a 'big toad' with a heavy, rough body. That's a helpful way to remember that it names a very large toad species, sometimes used for the cane toad.